Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sterculioides
ID:
1071297

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 262 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070635

Common Names

  • Phoebe sterculioides
  • Chinese Phoebe
  • Chinese Bursera

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Description

Phoebe sterculioides (also called White Cedar, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a single or multiple trunks. It is native to Central and South America and typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe sterculioides is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phoebe sterculioides is yellow and has a long stem. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe sterculioides is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Phoebe sterculioides

Phoebe sterculioides is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Species in the Phoebe genus

Phoebe forbesii, Phoebe cuneata, Phoebe elliptica, Phoebe dehaasiifolia, Phoebe glabrifolia, Phoebe cuspidata, Phoebe cooperiana, Phoebe clemensii, Phoebe obtusa, Phoebe javanica, Phoebe laevis, Phoebe kunstleri, Phoebe kjellbergii, Phoebe incerta, Phoebe holosericea, Phoebe leiophylla, Phoebe lucida, Phoebe birmanica, Phoebe wightii, Phoebe tenuifolia, Phoebe siamensis, Phoebe assamica, Phoebe baishyae, Phoebe lummaoensis, Phoebe prazeri, Phoebe liana, Phoebe hedgei, Phoebe tavoyana, Phoebe angustifolia, Phoebe attenuata, Phoebe canescens, Phoebe chartacea, Phoebe excelsa, Phoebe lanceolata, Phoebe macrophylla, Phoebe pallida, Phoebe sterculioides, Phoebe formosana, Phoebe legendrei, Phoebe sheareri, Phoebe hainanensis, Phoebe hunanensis, Phoebe faberi, Phoebe grandis, Phoebe kwangsiensis, Phoebe bournei, Phoebe hui, Phoebe macrocarpa, Phoebe hungmoensis, Phoebe yaiensis,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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